by Meredith Schneider | Dec 14, 2018 | snapshot, visual
On November 28th, Good Charlotte took over Arvest Bank Theater at The Midland in Kansas City, MO for a high-energy performance riddled with nostalgia. Frontman Joel Madden spent the evening poking fun at some of their highlight moments over the years, and asking fans where they were when certain songs came out. As memories of everyone’s adolescence came flooding back, the room was full to the brim with positive vibes. Photographer Meredith Schneider nabbed some highlights for us, which can be seen below.
by Meredith Schneider | Dec 14, 2018 | premieres, videos
The visual of chairs being set up in the round is slightly peculiar to the untrained eye, setting a microphone up while it pendulum swings above a stool, amps being set up. Casey Dubie‘s new video for “Silver” was strikingly shot by Kayhl Cooper, each frame flooded with largely monochromatic tones, giving more dimension to an already lush and beautiful visual that matches its corresponding soundscape. Explains Casey:
I had a blast working with Kayhl on this video. We shot over two days in a few locations in northern Vermont. He is so creative and I’m excited that the video narrates a few of the themes in the song really well. In this video we wanted to depict the different voices we live with that attempt to weigh us down as well as explore who our audience is.
We’re blown away by every aspect of it, and are pleased to have your first look at “Silver” in its entirety below!
Keep up with Casey Dubie here.
by Meredith Schneider | Dec 14, 2018 | videos, wolf tracks
If you’re a fan of classic 60s musicians like Bob Dylan, James Taylor, and the like, then Pale Mara is a musical act you’d be sure to love. Feel the vintage-inspired work give you slight goosebumps as you drive through the cold(er) weather, taking in the gorgeous bonfires and sunsets of the remaining autumn weeks. If that’s not what you’re into, watch it. This video incites a nostalgic feeling, comprised of old footage, edited together by Jeff Wenzel.
“Not Like I Used To” by Pale Mara Written By: Lee Godleski Video Editor: Jeff Wenzel Vocals and Piano: Lee Godleski Drums: David Christian Lead Guitar: David Kammerer Bass: Thea Garlid Harmonies: Allison Robinson and Thea Garlid Percussion: Dave Ulrich Recorded at Daisie’s Philadelphia – January 2018 Engineer: Dave Ulrich Mixing: Josh Hahn Engineer: Josh Hahn Mastering: Ryan Schwabe
Keep up with Pale Mara here.
by Meredith Schneider | Dec 14, 2018 | premieres, videos
With a hard-hitting, percussion-driven entrance, Andrew Weiss and Friends make a splash with new single “Monochrome”. Not only that, but the brand new accompanying music video is quite brilliant, if you ask us. As Weiss’ soothing voice carries you on a very specific, though relatable, lyrical adventure, animated in its entirety by Kyle Monroe. Get yourself in a psychedelic frame of mind and check out the video below!
Keep up with Andrew Weiss and Friends here.
by Meredith Schneider | Dec 13, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
In the mood for a staccato, soulful, slow burner to really enjoy as you wind down this week? How about trying “King” by slenderbodies on for size? The lightweight feel of the vocals is absolutely divine, with little hints of MJ strewn about, while the instrumentals treat you to a soundscape that is worthy of an evening in the backyard, gazing at the stars. As for the lyrical content, slenderbodies explains: “’King’ was written by taking a hard look at the way we create. The song focuses on tough topics of self-doubt, need for validation from the world, and a desire to be great when creating. However, we realized that so much of our positive behaviors and gifts regarding creativity were instilled in us by the strong women in our lives. First our mothers, aunts, and grandmothers. Then later on romantic partners and friends. To have someone who says they believe in you and consistently shows it is a wildly powerful thing, and ‘king’ pays homage to that.”
Check it out below, and be sure to let us know what you think!
Keep up with slenderbodies here.
by Meredith Schneider | Dec 12, 2018 | videos, wolf tracks
Singer/songwriter Izzy Escobar has been through quite a bit to get to where she is in life, let alone in her music career. With vocals that incite goosebumps, she approaches her work with a sense of self that is hard to find within today’s bevy of artists. Her new video for “Warrior” is no different, in fact it enhances that feeling even more. Wearing all red, she leads a group of confident women through the lamplit streets at one point, a beautiful take on the lyrics.
If you’re ready for something impactful, press play.
Keep up with Izzy Escobar here.
by Meredith Schneider | Dec 12, 2018 | snapshot, visual
The Moth and The Flame entertained the masses at 96.5 The Buzz’s annual The Night The Buzz Stole Xmas event at the Midland in Kansas City on December 4th. We nabbed some photos so you can feel like you were a part of the festivities too!
by Meredith Schneider | Dec 12, 2018 | premieres, singles, wolf tracks
Indie rock musician Jane Frank is ending 2018 on a particularly high note, with the release of her stunning, layered new track “Fight or Flight”. Soft – like the caress of your fingertips on your forearm – her voice carries lightly over the instrumentals, creating a certain magical feeling that is absolutely perfect this time of year. The most interesting part? The song’s meaning isn’t as pleasant as the soundscape would insist.
“‘Fight or Flight’ is about how we’re all scared, admits Frank. “And how, after several failed relationships, we start to close up. Everybody is thinking about what they gave, or what they didn’t get.”
Keep up with Jane Frank here.
by Meredith Schneider | Dec 12, 2018 | albums, review
Folk pop duo Fox and Bones – comprised of Sarah Vitort and Scott Gilmore – lays the groundwork for a fun, adventure-filled album from the very first lines of Better Land‘s initial track “Little Animal”, which boasts the feeling of a mid-album track, tempo having already had time to build. But this duo hits the ground running with every track, establishing its energy and diction separately than its predecessor. While “Love Me Like a River” brings the album into a deeper soundscape, “Roots” has a soulful anthem feel to it. “Roads” slows everything down exponentially, poetic in that fact, as they focus on the little details of spending life on the road.
“Reckless” sets a very different tone than “Tricky Love”, which happens to be one of our favorite tracks on this collection. The title track brings the tempo back up, definitely a staple on the album. “Strange” takes on ballad form, while “Pin Up” brings more twang to its instrumentals, setting a simple, beautiful tone to it. “Any of it With You” brings the positivity back in, establishing a sense of energy to work hard with what time you have left. Eleventh and final track “Welcome Home” is a head bobber, absolutely your next staple on long road trips as you search “for that spark.”
Test the new album out for yourself below!
Keep up with Fox and Bones here.
